Advocates in Central Australia are pushing for youth foyers, transitional housing models for vulnerable individuals aged 16-24, to combat persistently high youth homelessness rates. The NT has Australia's highest rates, with nearly 50% of its homeless population under 24.
The Lilla Sports and Storytelling Festival in Central Australia unites about 40 children from remote communities for a three-day camp featuring sports, theatre, and cultural activities. Established over a decade ago, the festival serves as an incentive for school attendance and provides opportunities for First Nations school leavers.
Three people were hospitalized following a violent disturbance at the Oak Valley outstation in Central Australia amid an ongoing housing dispute between traditional owner families. Police have arrested and charged three individuals, while relatives fear further violence.
A motorbike rider has died in a crash during the Finke Desert Race in Central Australia. The incident occurred on Sunday at 12:40pm; police and paramedics responded, but the rider succumbed to injuries. The event, marking its 50th anniversary, will continue as planned despite the fatality.
The Finke Desert Race, a 460km off-road race from Alice Springs to Finke and back, celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend. Originally a motorbike-only event in 1976, it now includes buggies and trucks, attracting over 800 competitors.
Two friends, Brenton Taylor and Brenton Whittenbury, are driving 1925 Studebakers from Adelaide to Darwin and back, recreating Captain Edward Bagot's 1924 journey. They are raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
A second person has died from diphtheria in Australia's Northern Territory. The man, in his early 60s with pre-existing heart issues, died at Alice Springs Hospital. This follows an outbreak declared in March, with over 240 cases reported nationally this year.
A significant diphtheria outbreak, primarily affecting Indigenous adults in remote Australian communities, has exposed critical gaps in public health response, vaccine supply, and workforce capacity. Despite early awareness among some health professionals, widespread community information and timely government funding were delayed, exacerbating the spread and leading to hospitalizations and potential fatalities.
A women's ranger camp in Central Australia aims to encourage more Aboriginal women into land and cultural conservation roles, offering skills in digital storytelling, data collection, and traditional practices.
Global Resource Recovery NT says production of the first diesel made from Central Australian gas condensate will leave Darwin in July.
People in central Australia's tourism industry say drive tourism is down, with some wayside inns around Alice Springs reporting about a 75 per cent drop in overnight stays.
The riot in Alice Springs was yet another flashpoint for the small town trying to heal from heartbreak. So what does the future hold for Central Australia?
The riot in Alice Springs was yet another flashpoint for the small town trying to heal from heartbreak. So what does the future hold for Central Australia?
A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, has been charged with murder and two counts of sexual assault following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in Australia's Northern Territory. The girl's body was discovered Thursday after a major police search. Violent riots erupted outside Alice Springs hospital where Lewis was being treated, with protesters attacking police vehicles and a petrol station, causing an estimated A$180,000 in damage. Five people have been arrested in connection with the riots. The accused is scheduled to appear in Darwin court on Tuesday.
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged Jefferson Lewis, 47, with murder and two counts of sexual assault following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The girl's body was discovered on Thursday after a major police search. Violent riots erupted in Alice Springs, with crowds attacking police vehicles and a petrol station, causing over A$180,000 in damage. Five people have been arrested in connection with the riots.
Australian police have found a body believed to be that of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, an indigenous girl reported missing from a remote community in central Australia. The girl was reported missing late Saturday, and authorities located her body about 5km south of the original crime scene shortly before midday on Thursday. Hundreds of people participated in land and air searches across harsh desert terrain in the Alice Springs region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed national grief, stating no words could measure the family's loss.
Journeying through the Binns Track in remote central Australia, Rae Johnston learns why you should always travel with mates.
Residents of the Central Australian community of Papunya say the scorching hot outback summers are killing their people in unsafe housing. Now they’re suing the Northern Territory government to try to force change.
Residents of the Central Australian community of Papunya say the scorching hot outback summers are killing their people in unsafe housing. Now they’re suing the Northern Territory government to try to force change.
